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Zerouga I, Valeur J, Sommer C, Cvancarova Småstuen M, Medhus AW, Lund C, Johansen I, Cetinkaya RB, Bengtson MB, Torp R, Hovde Ø, Huppertz-Hauss G, Detlie TE, Aabrekk TB, Ricanek P, Frigstad SO, Hopstock LA, Opheim R, Kristensen VA, Høivik ML, Hauger Carlsen M, Aas AM. Dietary intake and nutritional status in patients with newly diagnosed inflammatory bowel disease: insights from the IBSEN III study. Scand J Gastroenterol 2024:1-9. [PMID: 38356408 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2024.2313056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Dietary recommendations in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are inconclusive, and patients may follow restrictive diets with increased risk of malnutrition. The aim of this study was to compare dietary intakes and nutritional status in men and women with newly diagnosed IBD with a general population sample, and to investigate whether intakes were in line with the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study including adults≥ 40 years with IBD from the Inflammatory Bowel Disease in South-Eastern Norway (IBSEN) III cohort study. A validated food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was used in dietary data collection, and a sample from the seventh survey of the Tromsø Study was included as a comparison group. RESULTS A total of 227 men and women with IBD were included. IBD patients had higher intake of grain products, sweetened beverages, energy, fat and polyunsaturated fat (PUFA), but lower intake of dairy products, alcohol and iodine compared to adults from the comparison sample (p < 0.01). Intakes of saturated fat and carbohydrates in both genders, and vitamin D in women were not within recommended levels. Anemia and hypoalbuminemia were more prevalent in IBD patients than in the comparison sample. CONCLUSIONS Dietary intakes in newly diagnosed IBD patients were mostly in line with Nordic Nutrition Recommendations. Higher proportion of IBD patients exceeded recommended allowances of fat and added sugar than the comparison sample. Insufficient micronutrient intake, anemia and hypoalbuminemia are present challenges in IBD patients that require monitoring.
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- Insaf Zerouga
- Department of Clinical Service, Section of Nutrition and Dietetics, Division of Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Unger-Vetlesens Institute, Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Public Health, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Health Sciences, Østfold University College, Fredrikstad, Norway
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- Medical department, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Hamar, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Medicine, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Gjøvik, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Medicine, Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Medical department, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Bærum Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Gjettum, Norway
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- Department of Health and Care Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromso, Norway
- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromso, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Service, Section of Nutrition and Dietetics, Division of Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Holten KIA, Bernklev T, Opheim R, Johansen I, Olsen BC, Lund C, Strande V, Medhus AW, Perminow G, Bengtson MB, Cetinkaya RB, Vatn S, Frigstad SO, Aabrekk TB, Detlie TE, Hovde Ø, Kristensen VA, Småstuen MC, Henriksen M, Huppertz-Hauss G, Høivik ML, Jelsness-Jørgensen LP. Fatigue in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Results from a Prospective Inception Cohort, the IBSEN III Study. J Crohns Colitis 2023; 17:1781-1790. [PMID: 37279652 PMCID: PMC10673818 DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjad094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Although fatigue is common in inflammatory bowel disease [IBD], its pathogenesis remains unclear. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of fatigue and its associated factors in a cohort of patients newly diagnosed with IBD. METHODS Patients ≥18 years old were recruited from the Inflammatory Bowel Disease South-Eastern Norway [IBSEN III] study, a population-based, observational inception cohort. Fatigue was assessed using the Fatigue Questionnaire and compared with data from a Norwegian general population. Univariate and multivariate linear and logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate the associations of total fatigue [TF; continuous score] and substantial fatigue [SF; dichotomized score ≥4] with sociodemographic, clinical, endoscopic, laboratory, and other relevant patient data. RESULTS In total, 983/1509 [65.1%] patients with complete fatigue data were included (ulcerative colitis [UC], 68.2%; Crohn's disease [CD], 31.8%). The prevalence of SF was higher in CD [69.6%] compared with UC [60.2%] [p < 0.01], and in both diagnoses when compared to the general population [p < 0.001]. In multivariate analyses, depressive symptoms, pain intensity, and sleep disturbances were associated with increased TF for both diagnoses. In addition, increased clinical disease activity and Mayo endoscopic score were significantly associated with TF in UC, whereas all disease-related variables were insignificant in CD. Similar findings were observed for SF, except regarding the Mayo endoscopic score. CONCLUSIONS SF affects approximately two-thirds of patients newly diagnosed with IBD. Fatigue was associated with depressive symptoms, sleep disturbances, and increased pain intensity in both diagnoses, while clinical and endoscopic activity were associated factors only in UC.
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- Kristina I Aass Holten
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Sarpsborg, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Research and Development Department, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Health Sciences, Østfold University College, Halden, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Telemark Hospital Trust, Skien, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Unger-Vetlesen Institute, Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Pediatric Department, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Medicine, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Medicine, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Gjøvik, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Sarpsborg, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Sarpsborg, Norway
- Department of Health Sciences, Østfold University College, Halden, Norway
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Olsen BC, Opheim R, Kristensen VA, Høivik ML, Lund C, Aabrekk TB, Johansen I, Holten K, Strande V, Bengtson MB, Ricanek P, Detlie TE, Bernklev T, Jelsness-Jørgensen LP, Huppertz-Hauss G. Health-related quality of life in patients with newly diagnosed inflammatory bowel disease: an observational prospective cohort study (IBSEN III). Qual Life Res 2023; 32:2951-2964. [PMID: 37219727 PMCID: PMC10473983 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-023-03435-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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PURPOSE This unselected, population-based cohort study aimed to determine the level of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) at the time of diagnosis compared with a reference population and identify the demographic factors, psychosocial measures, and disease activity markers associated with HRQoL. METHODS Adult patients newly diagnosed with CD or UC were prospectively enrolled. HRQoL was measured using the Short Form 36 (SF-36) and Norwegian Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaires. Clinical significance was assessed using Cohen's d effect size and further compared with a Norwegian reference population. Associations between HRQoL and symptom scores, demographic factors, psychosocial measures, and disease activity markers were analyzed. RESULTS Compared with the Norwegian reference population, patients with CD and UC reported significantly lower scores in all SF-36 dimensions, except for physical functioning. Cohen's d effect sizes for men and women in all SF-36 dimensions were at least moderate, except for bodily pain and emotional role for men with UC and physical functioning for both sexes and diagnoses. In the multivariate regression analysis, depression subscale scores ≥ 8 on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, substantial fatigue, and high symptom scores were associated with reduced HRQoL. CONCLUSION Patients newly diagnosed with CD and UC reported statistically and clinically significantly lower scores in seven of the eight SF-36 dimensions than the reference population. Symptoms of depression, fatigue, and elevated symptom scores were associated with poorer HRQoL.
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- Bjorn Christian Olsen
- Department of Gastroenterology, Skien Hospital, Telemark Hospital Trust, Ulefossvegen 55, 3710, Skien, Norway.
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Nursing Science, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Unger-Vetlesen Institute, Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Vestfold Hospital Trust, Research and Development, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Faculty of Health, Welfare and Organisation, Østfold University College, Halden, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Sarpsborg, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Unger-Vetlesen Institute, Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Vestfold Hospital Trust, Research and Development, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Faculty of Health, Welfare and Organisation, Østfold University College, Halden, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Sarpsborg, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Skien Hospital, Telemark Hospital Trust, Ulefossvegen 55, 3710, Skien, Norway
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Johansen I, Småstuen MC, Løkkeberg ST, Kristensen VA, Høivik ML, Lund C, Olsen B, Strande V, Huppertz-Hauss G, Aabrekk TB, Bengtson MB, Ricanek P, Detlie TE, Frigstad SO, Jelsness-Jørgensen LP, Opheim R. Symptoms and symptom clusters in patients newly diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease: results from the IBSEN III Study. BMC Gastroenterol 2023; 23:255. [PMID: 37501083 PMCID: PMC10373240 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-023-02889-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with inflammatory bowel disease report multiple symptoms, but the relationships among co-occurring symptoms are poorly understood. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of symptoms and explore symptom clusters and possible associations between symptom clusters and socio-demographic and clinical variables in patients newly diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease. METHODS The IBSEN III study is a prospective population-based inception cohort of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. This study used patient data from the three largest hospitals in the study catchment area. The Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale was used to assess the prevalence of symptoms. Symptom clusters were identified using principal component analysis. Possible associations between socio-demographic and clinical variables and symptom cluster membership were estimated using regression analysis. RESULTS Of the 573 patients (age, ≥18 years) diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease, 350 (61.1%) completed the questionnaire (responders). Eleven symptoms were reported by >50% of the responders. The three most prevalent symptoms were bloating (84%), drowsiness (81%), and lack of energy (81%). Three symptom clusters were identified: psychological (56% of the patients), impaired energy (28%), and physical (16%) clusters. Multinomial regression analysis revealed that vitamin D deficiency was significantly associated with the impaired energy cluster (odds ratio=2.49, 95% confidence interval [1.00-6.2], p=0.05). CONCLUSIONS We found high symptom prevalence in patients newly diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease. Three distinct symptom clusters were identified, and the psychological cluster includes >50% of the patients. Vitamin D deficiency is the only factor associated with cluster membership, namely the impaired energy cluster.
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- Ingunn Johansen
- Department of Health, Welfare and Organization, Østfold University College, Fredrikstad, Norway
- Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Health, Welfare and Organization, Østfold University College, Fredrikstad, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Telemark Hospital Trust, Skien, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Unger-Vetlesen Institute, Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Baerum Hospital, Baerum, Norway
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- Department of Health, Welfare and Organization, Østfold University College, Fredrikstad, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Fredrikstad, Norway
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- Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Hoff G, Botteri E, Huppertz-Hauss G, Kvamme JM, Holme Ø, Aabakken L, Dahler S, Medhus AW, Blomgren I, Sandvei P, Darre-Næss O, Kjellevold Ø, Seip B. The effect of train-the-colonoscopy-trainer course on colonoscopy quality indicators. Endoscopy 2021; 53:1229-1234. [PMID: 33622001 DOI: 10.1055/a-1352-4583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Systematic training in colonoscopy is highly recommended; however, we have limited knowledge of the effects of "training-the-colonoscopy-trainer" (TCT) courses. Using a national quality register on colonoscopy performance, we aimed to evaluate the effects of TCT participation on defined quality indicators. METHODS This observational study compared quality indicators (pain, cecal intubation, and polyp detection) between centers participating versus not participating in a TCT course. Nonparticipating centers were assigned a pseudoparticipating year to match their participating counterparts. Results were compared between first year after and the year before TCT (pseudo)participation. Time trends up to 5 years after TCT (pseudo)participation were also compared. Generalized estimating equation models, adjusted for age, sex, and bowel cleansing, were used. RESULTS 11 participating and 11 nonparticipating centers contributed 18 555 and 10 730 colonoscopies, respectively. In participating centers, there was a significant increase in detection of polyps ≥ 5 mm, from 26.4 % to 29.2 % (P = 0.035), and reduction in moderate/severe pain experienced by women, from 38.2 % to 33.6 % (P = 0.043); no significant changes were found in nonparticipating centers. Over 5 years, 20 participating and 18 nonparticipating centers contributed 85 691 and 41 569 colonoscopies, respectively. In participating centers, polyp detection rate increased linearly (P = 0.003), and pain decreased linearly in women (P = 0.004). Nonparticipating centers did not show any significant time trend during the study period. CONCLUSIONS Participation in a TCT course improved polyp detection rates and reduced pain experienced by women. These effects were maintained during a 5-year follow-up.
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- Geir Hoff
- Department of Research, Telemark Hospital Skien, Skien, Norway.,University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tromsø, Tromsø, Norway.,Department of Medicine, University Hospital, North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Cancer Registry of Norway, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Medicine, Sørlandet Hospital Kristiansand, Kristiansand, Norway
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- Department of Transplantation Medicine, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet and Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Telemark Hospital Notodden, Notodden, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Helse Fonna Hospital Trust, Haugesund, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Kalnes, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Bærum, Norway
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- Cancer Registry of Norway, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Medicine, Vestfold Hospital, Tønsberg, Norway
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Kristensen VA, Opheim R, Perminow G, Huppertz-Hauss G, Detlie TE, Lund C, Andersen S, Olsen BC, Johansen I, Medhus AW, Vatn S, Brackmann S, Olbjørn C, Rove J, Henriksen M, Løvlund EE, Bengtson MB, Aabrekk TB, Tønnessen T, Vikskjold FB, Yassin H, Frigstad SO, Hasund A, Høie O, Schmidt K, Cetinkaya RB, Torp R, Skogestad E, Holm HK, Ahmad TR, Hovde Ø, Ystrøm CM, Aballi B, Sagosen A, Pedersen A, Dahler S, Pallenschat J, Ricanek P, Høivik ML. Inflammatory bowel disease in South-Eastern Norway III (IBSEN III): a new population-based inception cohort study from South-Eastern Norway. Scand J Gastroenterol 2021; 56:899-905. [PMID: 34154494 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2021.1922746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIM Modern treatment strategies for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are postulated to change the natural disease course. Inception cohort studies are the gold standard for investigating such changes. We have initiated a new population-based inception cohort study; Inflammatory bowel disease in South Eastern Norway III (IBSEN III). In this article, we describe the study protocol and baseline characteristics of the cohort. METHODS IBSEN III is an ongoing, population-based observational inception cohort study with prospective follow-up. Adult and pediatric patients with suspected IBD in the South-Eastern Health Region of Norway (catchment area of 2.95 million inhabitants in 2017), during the 3-year period from 2017 to 2019, were eligible for inclusion. Comprehensive clinical, biochemical, endoscopic, demographic, and patient-reported data were collected at the time of diagnosis and throughout standardized follow-up. For a portion of the patients, extensive biological material was biobanked. RESULTS The study included 2168 patients, of whom 1779 were diagnosed with IBD (Crohn's disease: 626, ulcerative colitis: 1082, IBD unclassified: 71). In 124 patients, there were subtle findings indicative of, but not diagnostic for, IBD. The remaining 265 patients were classified as symptomatic non-IBD controls. CONCLUSION We have included patients in a comprehensive population-based IBD cohort from a catchment population of 2.95 million, and a unique biobank with materials from newly diagnosed and treatment-naïve IBD patients and symptomatic non-IBD controls. We believe this cohort will add important knowledge about IBD in the years to come.
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- Vendel A Kristensen
- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Unger-Vetlesen Institute, Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Nursing Science, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Pediatric Department, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Paediatrics, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Telemark Hospital, Skien, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Health Sciences, Østfold University college, Halden, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Grålum, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Drammen Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Drammen, Norway
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent medicine, Drammen Hospital Vestre Viken Hospital Trust
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- Department of Pediatrics, Telemark Hospital, Skien, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Baerum Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Gjettum, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Sorlandet Hospital Kristiansand, Kristiansand, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Sørlandet Sykehus Arendal, Arendal, Norway
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Sørlandet Sykehus Arendal, Arendal, Norway
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- Medical Department, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Hamar, Norway
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- Medical Department, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Lillehammer, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Lovisenberg Diakonale Sykehus, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Medicine, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Gjøvik, Norway
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- Pediatric Department, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Elverum, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Kongsberg Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Kongsberg, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Kongsvinger Hospital, Kongsvinger, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Notodden Hospital, Notodden, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Sørlandet Hospital Flekkefjord, Flekkefjord, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Monstad IL, Solberg IC, Cvancarova M, Hovde O, Henriksen M, Huppertz-Hauss G, Gunther E, Moum BA, Stray N, Vatn M, Hoie O, Jahnsen J. Outcome of Ulcerative Colitis 20 Years after Diagnosis in a Prospective Population-based Inception Cohort from South-Eastern Norway, the IBSEN Study. J Crohns Colitis 2020; 15:969-979. [PMID: 33367569 PMCID: PMC8218709 DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjaa232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The long-term course of ulcerative colitis [UC] is difficult to predict. Mortality, colectomy, cancer, and hospitalisation represent hard outcomes of disease. Moreover, knowledge on the risk of relapses and need for potent medication add important information about living with UC. We aimed to evaluate the course and prognosis of UC during the first 20 years after diagnosis, and to identify early prognostic risk factors. METHODS From 1990 to 1994, a population-based inception cohort of patients with inflammatory bowel disease was enrolled in South-Eastern Norway. A systematic follow-up [FU] was conducted at 1,5, 10, and 20 years after diagnosis. Clinical outcomes were recorded continuously, and possible relationships between early disease characteristics and outcomes were analysed using multiple regression analysis. RESULTS Among 519 UC patients, 119 died, 60 were lost to FU, and 340 were included in the FU cohort. The 20-year cumulative risk of colectomy was 13.0% (95% confidence interval [CI] [11.4-14.6]). Extensive colitis at diagnosis was independently associated with an increased risk of colectomy compared with proctitis (hazard ratio [HR] = 2].8, 95% CI [1.3-6.1]). In contrast, mucosal healing at 1-year FU was independently associated with reduced risk of colectomy [HR = 0.4, 95% CI [0.2-0.8]), and inversely associated with subsequent risk of relapse [adjusted HR = 0.5, 95% CI [0.3-0.7]). CONCLUSIONS The overall risk of colectomy in our cohort was lower than expected from previous studies, although considerable for patients with extensive colitis at diagnosis. Early mucosal healing was associated with better disease outcomes 20 years after diagnosis.
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- Iril Lovise Monstad
- Department of Gastroenterolgy, Oslo University Hospital, Ulleval, Norway,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway,Corresponding author: Dr Iril L. Monstad, Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Lovisenberg Street 17, 1456 Oslo, Norway. Tel.: + 47 984 48 423;
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Gjøvik, Norway,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Østfold Hospital, Fredrikstad, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Østfold Hospital, Fredrikstad, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterolgy, Oslo University Hospital, Ulleval, Norway,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- EpiGen Institute, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital of Southern Norway, Arendal, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Jørgensen KK, Goll GL, Sexton J, Bolstad N, Olsen IC, Asak Ø, Berset IP, Blomgren IM, Dvergsnes K, Florholmen J, Frigstad SO, Henriksen M, Hagfors J, Huppertz-Hauss G, Haavardsholm EA, Klaasen RA, Moum B, Noraberg G, Prestegård U, Rydning JH, Sagatun L, Seeberg KA, Torp R, Vold C, Warren DJ, Ystrøm CM, Lundin KEA, Kvien T, Jahnsen J. Efficacy and Safety of CT-P13 in Inflammatory Bowel Disease after Switching from Originator Infliximab: Exploratory Analyses from the NOR-SWITCH Main and Extension Trials. BioDrugs 2020; 34:681-694. [PMID: 32965617 PMCID: PMC7519917 DOI: 10.1007/s40259-020-00438-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Background The NOR-SWITCH main and extension trials demonstrated that switching from originator to biosimilar infliximab (CT-P13) is efficacious and safe across six diseases. However, a subgroup analysis of Crohn’s disease (CD) in the main trial displayed a close to significant difference favouring originator infliximab, and more scientific data have therefore been requested.
Objective The aim was to assess treatment efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity in an explorative subgroup analysis in CD and ulcerative colitis (UC) in the NOR-SWITCH trials. Patients and Methods The 52-week, randomised, non-inferiority, double-blind, multicentre, phase 4 NOR-SWITCH study was followed by a 26-week open extension trial where all patients received treatment with CT-P13. Treatment efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity in CD and UC were assessed throughout the 78-week study period. Results The main and extension trials included 155 and 93 patients with CD and 93 and 80 patients with UC, respectively. Demographic and baseline characteristics were comparable in both treatment arms within patient groups. There were no differences in the main and extension trials regarding changes in activity indices, C-reactive protein, faecal calprotectin, patient’s and physician’s global assessment of disease activity and patient-reported outcome measures in CD and UC. Moreover, comparable results were also demonstrated for trough serum levels, presence of anti-drug antibodies, and reported adverse events. Conclusion Efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of both the originator and biosimilar infliximab were comparable in CD and UC in the NOR-SWITCH main and extension trials. These explorative subgroup analyses confirm that there are no significant concerns related to switching from originator infliximab to CT-P13 in CD and UC. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov, number NCT02148640. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s40259-020-00438-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Kristin K Jørgensen
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Sykehusveien 75, 1478, Lørenskog, Norway.
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- Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Oslo University Hospital, Radiumhospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Research Support Services CTU, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Gjøvik Hospital, Gjøvik, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ålesund Hospital, Ålesund, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Haugesund Hospital, Haugesund, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sørlandet Hospital, Kristiansand, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital North Norway, Tromsø, Norway.,Research Group Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Norwegian Arctic University, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Vestre Viken Bærum Hospital, Gjettum, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Østfold Hospital, Fredrikstad, Norway
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- Patient Representative, Landsforeningen for Fordøyelsessykdommer, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Oslo University Hospital, Radiumhospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital Ullevål, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sørlandet Hospital, Arendal, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lillehammer Hospital, Lillehammer, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Sykehusveien 75, 1478, Lørenskog, Norway.,Department of Gastroenterology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sankt Olav's Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hamar Hospital, Hamar, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Bodø Hospital, Bodø, Norway
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Oslo University Hospital, Radiumhospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Elverum Hospital, Elverum, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.,K.G. Jebsen Coeliac Disease Research Centre, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Rheumatology and Research, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Sykehusveien 75, 1478, Lørenskog, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Klepp P, Brackmann S, Cvancarova M, Hoivik ML, Hovde Ø, Henriksen M, Huppertz-Hauss G, Bernklev T, Hoie O, Kempski-Monstad I, Solberg IC, Stray N, Jahnsen J, Vatn MH, Moum B. Risk of colorectal cancer in a population-based study 20 years after diagnosis of ulcerative colitis: results from the IBSEN study. BMJ Open Gastroenterol 2020; 7:e000361. [PMID: 32337058 PMCID: PMC7170403 DOI: 10.1136/bmjgast-2019-000361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2019] [Revised: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Objective The association between ulcerative colitis (UC) and colorectal cancer (CRC) is widely accepted, although attenuated risk has been reported in recent years. Colonoscopic surveillance is recommended with intervals based on established clinical risk factors. Nevertheless, a significant number of patients develop interval cancers, indicating the need of improved individualised assessment. In the present study, we evaluated clinical risk factors associated with CRC during a prescheduled follow-up 20 years after diagnosis, the IBSEN study. Design A population-based inception cohort of patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease from 1 January 1990 until 31 December 1993, prospectively followed at 1, 5, 10 and 20 years after diagnosis. A total of 517 patients with UC were included; 264 (51 %) men; median age at inclusion 37.4 years (4–88). Results The overall incidence of CRC was 1.6% (8/517) at a 20-year follow-up. The total lifetime risk of CRC prior to or after UC diagnosis was 2.3%. (12/517). Patients older than 70 years at diagnosis had a 15-fold higher risk of CRC compared with those diagnosed when younger than 40 years, with HR 15.68 (95% CI: 1.31 to 187.92). Neither sex, first-degree relative with CRC, extent of colitis nor primary sclerosing cholangitis affected the risk of CRC. Conclusion The risk of CRC in UC was low and comparable with the risk of CRC in the background population of Norway.
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- Pasquale Klepp
- Unger-Vetlesen Institute, Lovisenberg Diakonale Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Lorenskog, Norway.,Faculty of Medicine, Institute for Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Faculty of Medicine, Institute for Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Faculty of Medicine, Institute for Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute for Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Gastroenterology, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Gjøvik, Oppland, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Gralum, Kalnes, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Telemark Hospital, Ulefossveien, Skien, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute for Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,R&D Department, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tonsberg, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Sørlandet Hospital, Sykehusveien, Arendal, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Lorenskog, Norway.,Faculty of Medicine, Institute for Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute for Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Faculty of Medicine, Institute for Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Opheim R, Moum B, Grimstad BT, Jahnsen J, Prytz Berset I, Hovde Ø, Huppertz-Hauss G, Bernklev T, Jelsness-Jørgensen LP. Self-esteem in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Qual Life Res 2020; 29:1839-1846. [PMID: 32144613 PMCID: PMC7295843 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-020-02467-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore self-esteem and associations between self-esteem and sociodemographic, clinical, and psychological factors in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a disease of chronic relapsing inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. IBD symptoms, including pain, fatigue, and diarrhea, as well as potential life-long medical treatment and surgery, may be demanding, cause significant challenges, and influence self-esteem. Methods In this cross-sectional multicenter study, participants were recruited from nine hospitals in the southeastern and western regions of Norway from March 2013 to April 2014. Data were collected using self-report questionnaires. Self-esteem was assessed by the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, fatigue was assessed by the Fatigue Questionnaire, self-efficacy was assessed by the General Self-Efficacy Scale, and disease activity was assessed by the Simple Clinical Colitis Activity Index for ulcerative colitis (UC) and Harvey Bradshaw Index for Crohn’s disease (CD). Multiple linear regression analysis was applied to examine associations between self-esteem and sociodemographic, clinical, and psychological factors. Results In total, 411 of 452 (91%) patients had evaluable data and were included in this study. The mean scores on self-esteem, self-efficacy, total fatigue, anxiety, and depression were similar between UC patients and CD patients. Male gender, being employed, and higher self-efficacy were independently associated with higher self-esteem, whereas anxiety and depression were independently associated with lower self-esteem. Neither disease activity nor fatigue were associated with self-esteem in the final multiple regression analyses. Conclusion Patient-centered interventions that improve self-esteem and reduce anxiety and depression seem to be important to optimize IBD management.
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- Randi Opheim
- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway. .,Department of Nursing Science, Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway.,Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Medicine, Aalesund Hospital Trust, Aalesund, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Internal Medicine, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Gjøvik, Norway
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- Department of Research and Development, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Grålum, Norway.,Department of Health Sciences, Østfold University College, Fredrikstad, Norway
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Frigstad SO, Høivik ML, Jahnsen J, Cvancarova M, Grimstad T, Berset IP, Huppertz-Hauss G, Hovde Ø, Bernklev T, Moum B, Jelsness-Jørgensen LP. Pain Severity and Vitamin D Deficiency in IBD Patients. Nutrients 2019; 12:nu12010026. [PMID: 31877637 PMCID: PMC7019855 DOI: 10.3390/nu12010026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2019] [Revised: 12/10/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background: Pain and vitamin D deficiency are common in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Disease activity, fatigue, frequent relapses, prior surgery and psychological factors all seem to influence the experience of pain in IBD. Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with muscle and skeletal pain. This study aimed to determine whether there is an association between vitamin D deficiency and severity of pain in patients with IBD, and to investigate the influence of other socio-demographic and psychological variables on the experience of pain. Methods: Patients with IBD were recruited from nine hospitals in Norway in a multicenter cross-sectional study. The Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) questionnaire was used to measure pain. Disease activity was assessed using clinical disease activity indices, C-reactive protein (CRP) and fecal calprotectin. Regression models were fitted to explore a possible association between 25-hydroxyvitamin D and pain severity. Results: Of 407 patients included in the analyses, 229 (56%) had Crohn’s disease (CD) and 178 (44%) had ulcerative colitis (UC). Vitamin D deficiency was present in half (203/407) of patients. Presence of pain was reported by 76% (309/407). More severe pain was associated with female gender and increased disease activity scores, but not with increased CRP or fecal calprotectin. In CD, patients without prior intra-abdominal surgery reported more severe pain. In multivariate analyses, there was no association between 25-hydroxyvitamin D and pain severity. Conclusions: In this study, no significant association between pain severity and vitamin D deficiency was revealed in patients with IBD.
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- Svein Oskar Frigstad
- Department of Research, Østfold Hospital, 1714 Grålum, Norway
- Department of Medicine, Vestre Viken Bærum Hospital, 1346 Gjettum, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, 0318 Oslo, Norway; (M.L.H.); (J.J.); (I.P.B.); (Ø.H.); (T.B.); (B.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +47-6780-9587
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, 0318 Oslo, Norway; (M.L.H.); (J.J.); (I.P.B.); (Ø.H.); (T.B.); (B.M.)
- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, 0424 Oslo, Norway;
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, 0318 Oslo, Norway; (M.L.H.); (J.J.); (I.P.B.); (Ø.H.); (T.B.); (B.M.)
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, 1478 Nordbyhagen, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, 0424 Oslo, Norway;
- Department of Biostatistics, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Stavanger University Hospital, 4068 Stavanger, Norway;
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, 0318 Oslo, Norway; (M.L.H.); (J.J.); (I.P.B.); (Ø.H.); (T.B.); (B.M.)
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, 0318 Oslo, Norway; (M.L.H.); (J.J.); (I.P.B.); (Ø.H.); (T.B.); (B.M.)
- Department of Medicine, Innlandet Hospital, 2819 Gjøvik, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, 0318 Oslo, Norway; (M.L.H.); (J.J.); (I.P.B.); (Ø.H.); (T.B.); (B.M.)
- Department of Research and Development, Vestfold Hospital, 3103 Tønsberg, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, 0318 Oslo, Norway; (M.L.H.); (J.J.); (I.P.B.); (Ø.H.); (T.B.); (B.M.)
- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, 0424 Oslo, Norway;
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Østfold Hospital, 1714 Grålum, Norway;
- Department of Health Sciences, Østfold University College, 1757 Halden, Norway
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Goll GL, Jørgensen KK, Sexton J, Olsen IC, Bolstad N, Haavardsholm EA, Lundin KEA, Tveit KS, Lorentzen M, Berset IP, Fevang BTS, Kalstad S, Ryggen K, Warren DJ, Klaasen RA, Asak Ø, Baigh S, Blomgren IM, Brenna Ø, Bruun TJ, Dvergsnes K, Frigstad SO, Hansen IM, Hatten ISH, Huppertz-Hauss G, Henriksen M, Hoie SS, Krogh J, Midtgard IP, Mielnik P, Moum B, Noraberg G, Poyan A, Prestegård U, Rashid HU, Strand EK, Skjetne K, Seeberg KA, Torp R, Ystrøm CM, Vold C, Zettel CC, Waksvik K, Gulbrandsen B, Hagfors J, Mørk C, Jahnsen J, Kvien TK. Long-term efficacy and safety of biosimilar infliximab (CT-P13) after switching from originator infliximab: open-label extension of the NOR-SWITCH trial. J Intern Med 2019; 285:653-669. [PMID: 30762274 PMCID: PMC6850326 DOI: 10.1111/joim.12880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The 52-week, randomized, double-blind, noninferiority, government-funded NOR-SWITCH trial demonstrated that switching from infliximab originator to less expensive biosimilar CT-P13 was not inferior to continued treatment with infliximab originator. The NOR-SWITCH extension trial aimed to assess efficacy, safety and immunogenicity in patients on CT-P13 throughout the 78-week study period (maintenance group) versus patients switched to CT-P13 at week 52 (switch group). The primary outcome was disease worsening during follow-up based on disease-specific composite measures. METHODS Patients were recruited from 24 Norwegian hospitals, 380 of 438 patients who completed the main study: 197 in the maintenance group and 183 in the switch group. In the full analysis set, 127 (33%) had Crohn's disease, 80 (21%) ulcerative colitis, 67 (18%) spondyloarthritis, 55 (15%) rheumatoid arthritis, 20 (5%) psoriatic arthritis and 31 (8%) chronic plaque psoriasis. RESULTS Baseline characteristics were similar in the two groups at the time of switching (week 52). Disease worsening occurred in 32 (16.8%) patients in the maintenance group vs. 20 (11.6%) in the switch group (per-protocol set). Adjusted risk difference was 5.9% (95% CI -1.1 to 12.9). Frequency of adverse events, anti-drug antibodies, changes in generic disease variables and disease-specific composite measures were comparable between arms. The study was inadequately powered to detect noninferiority within individual diseases. CONCLUSION The NOR-SWITCH extension showed no difference in safety and efficacy between patients who maintained CT-P13 and patients who switched from originator infliximab to CT-P13, supporting that switching from originator infliximab to CT-P13 is safe and efficacious.
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- G L Goll
- Department of Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Research Support Services CTU, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Oslo University Hospital, Radiumhospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.,K.G. Jebsen Coeliac Disease Research Centre, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Dermatology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Dermatology, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ålesund Hospital, Ålesund, Norway
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- Department of Rheumatology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital of Northern Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Dermatology, Sankt Olav's Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Oslo University Hospital, Radiumhospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Oslo University Hospital, Radiumhospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Gjøvik Hospital, Gjøvik, Norway
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- Department of Dermatology, Haugesund Hospital, Haugesund, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Haugesund Hospital, Haugesund, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sankt Olav's Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital of Northern Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sørlandet Hospital, Kristiansand, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Baerum Hospital, Baerum, Norway
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- Department of Rheumatology, Helgelandssykehuset, Mo I Rana, Norway
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- Department of Dermatology, Førde Hospital, Førde, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Telemark Hospital, Skien, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Østfold Hospital, Fredrikstad, Norway
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- Department of Rheumatology, Sørlandet Hospital, Kristiansand, Norway
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- Department of Rheumatology, Levanger Hospital, Levanger, Norway
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- Department of Rheumatology, Bodø Hospital, Bodø, Norway
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- Department of Rheumatology, Førde Hospital, Førde, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital Ullevål, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sørlandet Hospital, Arendal, Norway
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- Department of Rheumatology, Kongsvinger Hospital, Kongsvinger, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lillehammer Hospital, Lillehammer, Norway
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- Department of Rheumatology, Østfold Hospital, Moss, Norway
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- Department of Rheumatology, Revmatismesykehuset, Lillehammer, Norway
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- Department of Dermatology, Sankt Olav's Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Vestfold Hospital, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hamar Hospital, Hamar, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Elverum Hospital, Elverum, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Bodø Hospital, Bodø, Norway
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- Department of Rheumatology, Betanien Hospital, Skien, Norway
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- Patient representative, Norges Psoriasis- og eksemforbund, Trondheim, Norway
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- Patient representative, Landsforeningen for fordøyelsessykdommer, Oslo, Norway
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- Patient representative, Norsk Revmatikerforbund, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Bugajski M, Wieszczy P, Pisera M, Rupinski M, Hoff G, Huppertz-Hauss G, Regula J, Bretthauer M, Kaminski MF. Effectiveness of digital feedback on patient experience and 30-day complications after screening colonoscopy: a randomized health services study. Endosc Int Open 2019; 7:E537-E544. [PMID: 31041371 PMCID: PMC6447395 DOI: 10.1055/a-0830-4648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2018] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Background and study aims European guidelines (ESGE) recommend measuring patient experience and 30-day complication rate after colonoscopy. We compared digital and paper-based feedback on patients' experience and 30-day complications after screening colonoscopy. Patients and methods Screenees attending for primary screening colonoscopies in two centers from September 2015 to December 2016 were randomized (1:1) to an intervention arm (choice of feedback method) or control arm (routine paper-based feedback). Participants in the intervention arm could choose preferred feedback method (paper-based, automated telephone or online survey) and were contacted by automated telephone 30 days after colonoscopy to assess complications. Control group participants self-reported complications. Primary and secondary endpoints were response rates to feedback and complications questionnaire, respectively. Results There were 1,281 and 1,260 participants in the intervention and control arms, respectively. There was no significant difference in response rate between study groups (64.8 % vs 61.5 %; P = 0.08). Free choice of feedback improved response for participants identified as poor responders: younger than 60 years (60.8 % vs 54.7 %; P = 0.031), male (64.0 % vs 58.6 %; P = 0.045) and in small non-public center (56.2 % vs 42.5 %; P = 0.043). In the intervention arm, 1,168 participants (91.2 %) answered the phone call concerning complications. A total of 79 participants (6.2 %) reported complications, of which two (0.2 %) were verified by telephone as clinically relevant. No complications were self-reported in the control group. Conclusion The overall response rate was not significantly improved with digital feedback, yet the technology yielded significant improvement in participants defined as poor responders. Our study demonstrated feasibility and efficacy of digital patient feedback about complications after colonoscopy.
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- M. Bugajski
- Department of Gastroenterological Oncology, The Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland,Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Clinical Oncology, Medical Center for Postgraduate Education, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Clinical Oncology, Medical Center for Postgraduate Education, Warsaw, Poland,Department of Cancer Prevention, The Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Cancer Prevention, The Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterological Oncology, The Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland,Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Clinical Oncology, Medical Center for Postgraduate Education, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Health Management and Health Economics, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway,Department of Research and Development, Telemark Hospital, Skien, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterological Oncology, The Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland,Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Clinical Oncology, Medical Center for Postgraduate Education, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Health Management and Health Economics, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterological Oncology, The Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland,Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Clinical Oncology, Medical Center for Postgraduate Education, Warsaw, Poland,Department of Cancer Prevention, The Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland,Department of Health Management and Health Economics, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Hoff G, Botteri E, Høie O, Garborg K, Wiig H, Huppertz-Hauss G, Moritz V, Bretthauer M, Holme Ø. Polyp detection rates as quality indicator in clinical versus screening colonoscopy. Endosc Int Open 2019; 7:E195-E202. [PMID: 30705953 PMCID: PMC6338539 DOI: 10.1055/a-0796-6477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2018] [Accepted: 09/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Adenoma and Polyp Detection Rates (ADR and PDR) are advocated as general performance measures for screening and clinical colonoscopy, but their evidence is largely derived from screening data. This study compares PDRs in colonoscopy for screening versus clinical indications.
Methods Consecutive patients at two Norwegian centers were examined by eight endoscopists either for colonoscopy screening in a randomized colonoscopy screening trial (Nordic-European Initiative on Colorectal Cancer, NordICC) or for clinical indications during the same time period (January 2013 to December 2014). PDR-5 mm, defined as the proportion of colonoscopies with detection of at least one polyp with diameter ≥ 5 mm, was measured prospectively. We fitted multivariable logistic regression models and calculated the adjusted odds ratios (OR) to evaluate factors for differences in PDR-5 mm between screening and clinical colonoscopies.
Results The study included 2939 clinical and 771 screening colonoscopies. The PDR-5 mm was 26 % and 31 %, respectively (P = 0.005). Among sex, age, cecum intubation, bowel cleansing, and endoscopist, only the latter explained the higher PDR-5 mm in screening compared to routine colonoscopy. In the fully adjusted logistic regression model, the detection of polyps ≥ 5 mm was not associated with indication for colonoscopy. The OR for polyp detection in screening vs. routine colonoscopy was 1.04; 95 % confidence interval 0.85 – 1.27.
Conclusion In this study, the differences in PDR-5 mm between clinical and screening colonoscopies could be explained by the endoscopist. Accordingly, PDR-5 mm benchmarks may be similar for clinical and screening colonoscopy.
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- G. Hoff
- Department of Research, Telemark Hospital, Skien, Norway,Cancer Registry of Norway, Oslo, Norway,Clinical Effectiveness Research group, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Sørlandet Hospital, Arendal, Norway
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- Clinical Effectiveness Research group, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway,Department of Transplantation Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Sørlandet Hospital, Kristiansand, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Telemark Hospital, Skien, Norway
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- Clinical Effectiveness Research group, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway,Frontier Science Foundation, Boston, MA, USA
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- Cancer Registry of Norway, Oslo, Norway,Clinical Effectiveness Research group, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway,Department of Medicine, Sørlandet Hospital, Kristiansand, Norway
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Hoff G, de Lange T, Bretthauer M, Dahler S, Halvorsen FA, Huppertz-Hauss G, Høie O, Kjellevold Ø, Mortiz V, Sandvei P, Seip B, Holme Ø. Registration bias in a clinical quality register. Endosc Int Open 2019; 7:E90-E98. [PMID: 30652120 PMCID: PMC6333534 DOI: 10.1055/a-0806-7006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2018] [Accepted: 10/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background and aims The quality of medical quality registers is poorly defined and lack of trust in data due to low completeness may be a major barrier against their use in quality improvement interventions. The aim of the current observational study was to explore how selective reporting may influence adverse events registered in the Norwegian quality register for colonoscopy (Gastronet). Materials and methods Gastronet's database includes data provided by endoscopists, nurses and patients. All outpatient colonoscopies reported to Gastronet in 2015 were included and compared to the total number of colonoscopies performed in Norway as retrieved from the National Patient Registry. Hospitals were categorized into four groups according to reporting completeness < 50 %, 50 % to 69 %, 70 % to 89 % and ≥ 90 %. The number of recorded adverse events (AEs) and procedure time were analyzed. Multivariate logistic regression models were fitted to explore independent factors for selection bias. Results A total of 22,364 colonoscopies were reported to the National Patient Register of which 15,855 (71 %) were registered in Gastronet. Feedback was received from 11,079 patients (50 %). The frequency of AEs increased from 0.6 % in completeness group < 50 % to 1.6 % in completeness group ≥ 90 % ( P < 0.001). Long colonoscopy procedure time was associated with low reporting completeness. Patient feedback was associated with older age, cecal intubation success and sedation-free colonoscopy. Conclusion Incomplete registration in a colonoscopy quality register is associated with underreporting of AEs. Longer procedure time, a surrogate marker for time constraint, is associated with low completeness.
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- Geir Hoff
- Telemark Hospital, Skien, Norway,University of Oslo, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Oslo, Norway,Corresponding author Geir Hoff Telemark Hospital – Dept. of ResearchUlefossveien 55 Skien 3710Norway+35004132
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- University of Oslo, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Oslo, Norway,Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- University of Oslo, Institute of Health and Society, Oslo, Norway,Frontier Science Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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- Sørlandet Hospital, Kristiansand, Norway
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Frigstad SO, Høivik ML, Jahnsen J, Cvancarova M, Grimstad T, Berset IP, Huppertz-Hauss G, Hovde Ø, Bernklev T, Moum B, Jelsness-Jørgensen LP. Fatigue is not associated with vitamin D deficiency in inflammatory bowel disease patients. World J Gastroenterol 2018; 24:3293-3301. [PMID: 30090009 PMCID: PMC6079290 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i29.3293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2018] [Revised: 06/17/2018] [Accepted: 06/27/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To investigate if vitamin D deficiency is associated with fatigue in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
METHODS IBD patients were recruited from nine hospitals in the southeastern and western regions of Norway to participate in a multicenter cross-sectional study lasting from March 2013 to April 2014. Data were collected by interviews, from medical records and laboratory tests. The Fatigue Questionnaire (FQ) was used to measure fatigue. Linear and logistic regression models were applied to explore the possible association between vitamin D deficiency and total fatigue scores and chronic fatigue, respectively. The analyses were adjusted for age, gender, disease activity, depressive symptoms and sleep disturbance.
RESULTS In total, 405 patients were included in the analyses, of which 227 (56%) had Crohn’s disease (CD) and 178 (44%) had ulcerative colitis (UC). Vitamin D deficiency (< 50 nmol/L) was present in half (203/405) of the patients. Chronic fatigue was reported by 116 (29%) of all included patients with substantial fatigue reported by 194 (48%). Vitamin D levels were neither associated with total fatigue nor with chronic fatigue. Higher total fatigue scores and chronic fatigue were both associated with increased disease activity scores in patients with UC and CD, but not with increased CRP or fecal calprotectin. In UC patients, female gender was associated with fatigue in the univariate analysis, but no such difference was found when adjusted for elevated disease activity scores. Sleep disturbance and more depressive symptoms were associated with total fatigue scores in both UC and CD patients, but with chronic fatigue only in CD patients.
CONCLUSION In this study, no significant association between fatigue and vitamin D deficiency in IBD patients was revealed.
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- Svein Oskar Frigstad
- Department of Medicine, Vestre Viken Bærum Hospital, Gjettum 1346, Norway
- Department of Research, Østfold Hospital Kalnes, Grålum 1714, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo 0424, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog 1478, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo 0130, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger 4068, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Gjøvik 2819, Norway
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- Department of Research and Development, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg 3103, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo 0424, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Østfold Hospital Kalnes, Grålum 1714, Norway
- Department of Health Sciences, Østfold University College, Halden 1757, Norway
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Lunder AK, Jahnsen J, Bakstad LT, Borthne A, Hov JR, Vatn M, Negård A, Solberg IC, Bernklev T, Høie O, Henriksen M, Høivik ML, Hovde Ø, Huppertz-Hauss G, Monstad I. Bowel Damage in Patients With Long-term Crohn's Disease, Assessed by Magnetic Resonance Enterography and the Lémann Index. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2018; 16:75-82.e5. [PMID: 28694130 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2017.06.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2017] [Revised: 06/23/2017] [Accepted: 06/25/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Magnetic resonance enterography (MRE) is used to evaluate the extent and complications of Crohn's disease (CD). MRE results are used in calculation of the Lémann index (LI) score, which quantifies bowel damage. The long-term outcomes of CD are uncertain; we aimed to assess bowel disease and damage in patients with CD for 20 years using MRE and the LI. METHODS We performed a follow-up analysis of a population-based cohort of 237 patients in southeastern Norway diagnosed with CD from 1990 to 1993. Twenty years after diagnosis, 156 attended the evaluation in which they were offered routine clinical blood tests and colonoscopies. Ninety-six patients were examined by MRE and LI scores were calculated. The independent association of the LI score with clinical variables was examined by univariate analysis. RESULTS Sixty-five patients (67.7%) had CD manifestations based on findings from MRE (36.9%), colonoscopy (29.2%), or both (33.9%). MRE findings changed disease classification for 8 patients (8.3%). The median LI score was 4.6 (interquartile range, 17.5) and associated with younger age (P = .02), complicated ileocolonic phenotype (P < .001), and use of biologic (P < .001), or immunosuppressant therapies (P = .045). Factors independently associated with LI score during the follow-up period were age, complicated disease, use of medication, and markers of inflammation. CONCLUSIONS In a population-based study of 237 patients with CD in Norway, we found that almost 68% had imaging features of CD, half of which were only detectable by MRE. LI score associated with ongoing active disease. Young age, complicated disease, and persistent inflammation were associated with bowel damage.
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- Aida Kapic Lunder
- Department of Radiology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Radiology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Norwegian PSC Research Center and Research Institute of Internal Medicine, Division of Surgery, Inflammatory Diseases and Transplantation, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; EpiGen Institute, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Radiology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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Huppertz-Hauss G, Høivik ML, Jelsness-Jørgensen LP, Opheim R, Henriksen M, Høie O, Hovde Ø, Kempski-Monstad I, Solberg IC, Jahnsen J, Hoff G, Moum B, Bernklev T. Fatigue in a population-based cohort of patients with inflammatory bowel disease 20 years after diagnosis: The IBSEN study. Scand J Gastroenterol 2017; 52:351-358. [PMID: 27852169 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2016.1256425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Fatigue is a major concern for patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD), but evidence from population-based studies regarding fatigue in long-standing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients is scarce. Our aims were to assess fatigue scores and the prevalence of chronic fatigue in IBD patients 20 years after diagnosis and to identify variables associated with fatigue in this cohort. METHODS Twenty years after diagnosis, patients from a cohort with incident IBD were invited to a follow-up visit that included a structured interview, a clinical examination, laboratory tests and the Fatigue Questionnaire (FQ). Fatigue scores were obtained, and factors associated with fatigue were assessed via linear and logistic regression analyses. RESULTS Of the 599 invited patients, 440 (73.5%) completed the FQ. Among those with active disease, we found significantly higher fatigue scores than among those with quiescent disease (fatigue scores: UC 17.1 versus 12.4, p < .001, and CD 17.5 versus 13.3, p < .001). The fatigue scores of those with quiescent disease were comparable with those of the reference population. Chronic fatigue was more frequent among IBD patients than in the reference population. Factors associated with fatigue included self-perceived disease activity, poor sleep quality, anxiety and depression. CONCLUSION At 20 years after IBD diagnosis, fatigue scores were higher and chronic fatigue was more frequent among IBD patients with active disease than in the reference population and among those with quiescent IBD. Subjectively perceived disease activity, sleep quality, anxiety and depression were associated with fatigue in IBD patients.
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- b Department of Gastroenterology , Oslo University Hospital Ullevål , Oslo , Norway
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- d Department of Gastroenterology , Oslo University Hospital Ullevål, and Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo , Oslo , Norway
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- e Department of Gastroenterology , Østfold Hospital Trust , Grålum , Norway
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- f Department of Gastroenterology , Sørlandet Hospital , Arendal , Norway
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- g Department of Gastroenterology , Innlandet Hospital Trust , Brumunddal , Norway
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- h Department of Gastroenterology , Oslo University Hospital Ullevål , Oslo , Norway
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- i Department of Gastroenterology , Akershus University Hospital, and Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo , Oslo , Norway
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- j Department of Research and Development , Telemark Hospital, and Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo , Oslo , Norway
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- k Department of Gastroenterology , Oslo University Hospital Ullevål, and Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo , Oslo , Norway
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- l Department of Research and Development , Vestfold Hospital, and Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo , Oslo , Norway
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Frigstad SO, Høivik M, Jahnsen J, Dahl SR, Cvancarova M, Grimstad T, Berset IP, Huppertz-Hauss G, Hovde Ø, Torp R, Bernklev T, Moum B, Jelsness-Jørgensen LP. Vitamin D deficiency in inflammatory bowel disease: prevalence and predictors in a Norwegian outpatient population. Scand J Gastroenterol 2017; 52:100-106. [PMID: 27603182 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2016.1233577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Vitamin D deficiency is common in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The aims of the present study were to determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and to identify clinical and epidemiological variables associated with vitamin D deficiency in an outpatient population with IBD. METHODS Participants were recruited from nine hospitals in the southeastern and western regions of Norway as part of an observational, multicentre study from March 2013 to April 2014. Clinical and epidemiological data were collected by interview and from medical records. All analyses of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OH-D) were performed in the same laboratory. RESULTS In total, 49% (200/408) of the patients had a 25-OH-D concentration <50 nmol/L, including 53% (122/230) of the Crohn's disease (CD) patients and 44% (78/178) of the ulcerative colitis (UC) patients. In CD patients, disease activity, measured as the HBI, was inversely associated with vitamin D deficiency. No such association was observed with the Simple Clinical Colitis Activity Index (SCCAI) scores in UC, but in UC patients, vitamin D deficiency was associated with elevated faecal calprotectin >100 mg/kg. In patients with CD, there were significantly more relapses during the previous year in patients with vitamin D deficiency. CONCLUSIONS Vitamin D deficiency was common, especially in CD, and was associated with increased disease activity, a relapsing disease course and higher inflammatory activity.
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- Svein Oskar Frigstad
- a Department of Research , Østfold Hospital Trust , Grålum , Norway.,b Department of Medicine , Bærum Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust , Drammen , Norway.,c Institute of Clinical Medicine , University of Oslo , Norway
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- c Institute of Clinical Medicine , University of Oslo , Norway.,d Department of Gastroenterology , Oslo University Hospital , Oslo , Norway
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- c Institute of Clinical Medicine , University of Oslo , Norway.,e Department of Gastroenterology , Akershus University Hospital , Lørenskog , Norway
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- f The Hormone Laboratory, Department of Medical Biochemistry , Oslo University Hospital , Oslo , Norway
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- c Institute of Clinical Medicine , University of Oslo , Norway.,g Department of Biostatistics , Oslo and Akershus University College , Oslo , Norway
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- h Department of Gastroenterology , Stavanger University Hospital , Stavanger , Norway
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- j Department of Research and Development , Telemark Hospital Trust , Skien , Norway
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- c Institute of Clinical Medicine , University of Oslo , Norway.,k Department of Medicine , Innlandet Hospital Trust , Gjøvik , Norway
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- l Department of Medicine , Innlandet Hospital Trust , Hamar , Norway
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- c Institute of Clinical Medicine , University of Oslo , Norway.,m Department of Gastroenterology , Østfold Hospital Trust , Grålum , Norway
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- c Institute of Clinical Medicine , University of Oslo , Norway.,d Department of Gastroenterology , Oslo University Hospital , Oslo , Norway
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- m Department of Gastroenterology , Østfold Hospital Trust , Grålum , Norway.,n Department of Health Sciences , Østfold University College , Fredrikstad , Norway
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Jelsness-Jørgensen LP, Bernklev T, Hovde Ø, Prytz Berset I, Huppertz-Hauss G, Moum B, Lie Høivik M. Patients' perceptions of quality of care and follow-up in inflammatory bowel disease. Scand J Gastroenterol 2016; 51:434-41. [PMID: 26635189 DOI: 10.3109/00365521.2015.1102319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Quality of care (QoC) has gained increased attention in IBD. A better QoC has, historically, been linked to improved treatment outcomes. Even so, factors of equal importance to patients may be quality of life (QoL), patient-physician communication and access to care. Recent surveys suggest that IBD care in Europe is suboptimal. METHODS Patients were recruited from nine hospitals in the south-eastern and western part of Norway as a part of an observational, multicenter study In addition to clinical and socio-demographic factors; a purposely designed 26 item questionnaire was used to quantify aspects related to IBD care, including QoC. Moreover, the Fatigue Questionnaire (FQ) was used to investigate fatigue. RESULTS In total, 411 patients were included. Of these, 231 were diagnosed with CD and 180 with UC. Furthermore, 86.1% (354/411) were satisfied with the quality of IBD follow-up and only 4.1% (17/411) were dissatisfied. Most dissatisfaction was related to: lack of focus on personal relations (18.2%), HRQoL (15.1%), general practitioner knowledge of IBD (13.9%), ability to talk about important topics (7.8%), and hospital discharge communication (9.4%). Higher age and longer disease duration was associated with improved QoC scores in both UC and CD. Fatigue was associated with decreased QoC scores in both diagnoses. CONCLUSIONS Patients are satisfied with quality of care in IBD. However, communication seems to be an important area of improvement - not only related to patient-physician communication, but also to transitional communication between different health-care levels.
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- Lars-Petter Jelsness-Jørgensen
- a Østfold University College, Health Science , Halden , Norway ;,b Department of Gastroenterology, Østfold University College, Health Science/Østfold Hospital Trust , Fredrikstad , Norway
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- c Department of Research , Telemark Hospital Trust , Skien , Norway
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- d Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo , Nydalen , Oslo , Norway ;,e Department of Gastroenterology , Innlandet Hospital Trust , Gjøvik , Norway
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- f Department of Gastroenterology , Møre and Romsdal Hospital Trust Ålesund , Ålesund , Norway
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- h Department of Gastroenterology/University of Oslo , Oslo University Hospital, Institute of Clinical Medicine , Nydalen , Oslo , Norway
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- i Department of Gastroenterology , Oslo University Hospital , Nydalen , Oslo , Norway
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Eskeland SL, Brunborg C, Seip B, Wiencke K, Hovde Ø, Owen T, Skogestad E, Huppertz-Hauss G, Halvorsen FA, Garborg K, Aabakken L, de Lange T. First quality score for referral letters in gastroenterology-a validation study. BMJ Open 2016; 6:e012835. [PMID: 27855107 PMCID: PMC5073635 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To create and validate an objective and reliable score to assess referral quality in gastroenterology. DESIGN An observational multicentre study. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS 25 gastroenterologists participated in selecting variables for a Thirty Point Score (TPS) for quality assessment of referrals to gastroenterology specialist healthcare for 9 common indications. From May to September 2014, 7 hospitals from the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority participated in collecting and scoring 327 referrals to a gastroenterologist. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Correlation between the TPS and a visual analogue scale (VAS) for referral quality. RESULTS The 327 referrals had an average TPS of 13.2 (range 1-25) and an average VAS of 4.7 (range 0.2-9.5). The reliability of the score was excellent, with an intra-rater intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of 0.87 and inter-rater ICC of 0.91. The overall correlation between the TPS and the VAS was moderate (r=0.42), and ranged from fair to substantial for the various indications. Mean agreement was good (ICC=0.47, 95% CI (0.34 to 0.57)), ranging from poor to good. CONCLUSIONS The TPS is reliable, objective and shows good agreement with the subjective VAS. The score may be a useful tool for assessing referral quality in gastroenterology, particularly important when evaluating the effect of interventions to improve referral quality.
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- Research Support Services, Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Vestfold Hospital Trust Tønsberg, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust Bærum, Drammen, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Innlandet Hospital Trust Gjøvik, Gjøvik, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Østfold Hospital Kalnes, Kalnes, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Innlandet Hospital Trust Lillehammer, Lillehammer, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Telemark Hospital Trust Skien, Skien, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust Drammen, Drammen, Norway
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- Department of Transplantation Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Health Economics and Health Management, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust Bærum, Drammen, Norway
- Cancer Registry of Norway, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Lunder AK, Hov JR, Borthne A, Gleditsch J, Johannesen G, Tveit K, Viktil E, Henriksen M, Hovde Ø, Huppertz-Hauss G, Høie O, Høivik ML, Monstad I, Solberg IC, Jahnsen J, Karlsen TH, Moum B, Vatn M, Negård A. Prevalence of Sclerosing Cholangitis Detected by Magnetic Resonance Cholangiography in Patients With Long-term Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Gastroenterology 2016; 151:660-669.e4. [PMID: 27342213 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2016.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2015] [Revised: 06/07/2016] [Accepted: 06/13/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS The prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is unclear. Patients with IBD might be screened for PSC using magnetic resonance cholangiography (MRC). We aimed to estimate the frequency and distribution of MRC-detected lesions that indicate PSC in patients with IBD 20 years after their initial diagnosis and to identify clinical characteristics associated with these findings. METHODS We performed a follow-up analysis of a population-based cohort of 756 patients in South-Eastern Norway diagnosed with IBD from January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1993. Of these subjects, 470 attended a follow-up evaluation 20 years later in which they were offered routine clinical blood testing and ileocolonoscopy; 322 were screened by MRC (222 with ulcerative colitis and 100 with Crohn's disease). Two radiologists independently evaluated results from the MRC examinations. RESULTS In the MRC examination, 24 patients (7.5%) were found to have PSC-like lesions; only 7 of these patients (2.2%) were known to have PSC. One patient was initially missed and 1 had small-duct PSC, so the final prevalence of PSC was 8.1%. Extensive colitis, a high prevalence of colectomy, and chronic and continuous symptoms of IBD occurred in significantly more patients with suspected PSC than without PSC (P = .029, P = .002, and P = .012, respectively). Among patients with subclinical features of PSC, the MRC progression score for PSC increased when they were re-examined after a median 3.2 years (P = .046). CONCLUSIONS Using MRC analysis of patients with long-term IBD, we found the prevalence of PSC to be around 3-fold higher than that detected based on symptoms. Sixty-five percent of patients had subclinical PSC associated with progressive IBD, with no biochemical abnormalities and mild disease, based on radiology findings. PSC appears to progress in patients with subclinical disease, but long-term outcomes are not known.
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- Aida Kapic Lunder
- Department of Radiology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Norwegian PSC Research Center, Department of Transplantation Medicine, Division of Surgery, Inflammatory Medicine and Transplantation, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway; Section for Gastroenterology, Department of Transplantation Medicine, Division of Surgery, Inflammatory Medicine and Transplantation, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway; K. G. Jebsen Inflammation Research Centre, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Research Institute of Internal Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine, Surgery and Transplantation, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Radiology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Radiology, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Østfold Hospital, Fredrikstad, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Department of Gastroenterology, Innlandet Hospital, Gjøvik, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sørlandet Hospital, Arendal, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Division of Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Department of Gastroenterology, Division of Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Division of Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Norwegian PSC Research Center, Department of Transplantation Medicine, Division of Surgery, Inflammatory Medicine and Transplantation, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway; Section for Gastroenterology, Department of Transplantation Medicine, Division of Surgery, Inflammatory Medicine and Transplantation, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway; K. G. Jebsen Inflammation Research Centre, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Research Institute of Internal Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine, Surgery and Transplantation, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Department of Gastroenterology, Division of Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; EpiGen Institute, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Radiology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway; Norwegian PSC Research Center, Department of Transplantation Medicine, Division of Surgery, Inflammatory Medicine and Transplantation, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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Jelsness-Jørgensen LP, Moum B, Grimstad T, Jahnsen J, Opheim R, Prytz Berset I, Hovde Ø, Torp R, Frigstad SO, Huppertz-Hauss G, Bernklev T. Validity, Reliability, and Responsiveness of the Brief Pain Inventory in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Can J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2016; 2016:5624261. [PMID: 27446848 PMCID: PMC4930809 DOI: 10.1155/2016/5624261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2016] [Revised: 04/24/2016] [Accepted: 05/29/2016] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Background and Aims. No patient-reported outcome measures targeting pain have yet been validated for use in IBD patients. Consequently, the aim of this study was to test the psychometrical properties of the brief pain inventory (BPI) in an outpatient population with IBD. Methods. Participants were recruited from nine hospitals in the southeastern and western parts of Norway. Clinical and sociodemographic data were collected, and participants completed the BPI, as well as the Short-Form 36 (SF-36). Results. In total, 410 patients were included. The BPI displayed high correlations with the bodily pain dimension of the SF-36, as well as moderate correlations with disease activity indices. The BPI also displayed excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha value of 0.91, regardless of diagnosis) and good to excellent test-retest values (intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) 0.84-0.90 and Kappa values > .70). In UC, calculation of responsiveness revealed that only BPI interference in patients reporting improvement reached the threshold of 0.2. In CD, Cohen's d ranged from 0.26 to 0.68. Conclusions. The BPI may serve as an important supplement in patient-reported outcome measurement in IBD. There is need to confirm responsiveness in future studies. Moreover, responsiveness should ideally be investigated using changes in objective markers of inflammation.
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- Lars-Petter Jelsness-Jørgensen
- Health Science, Østfold University College, Postboks 700, 1757 Halden, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Fredrikstad, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Postboks 4959 Nydalen, 0424 Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Postboks 1072 Blindern, 0316 Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Stavanger University Hospital, Armauer Hansensvei 20, 4011 Stavanger, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Postboks 1072 Blindern, 0316 Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akershus University Hospital, Postboks 1000, 1478 Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Postboks 4959 Nydalen, 0424 Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Postboks 1072 Blindern, 0316 Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Møre and Romsdal Hospital Trust, 6026 Ålesund, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Postboks 1072 Blindern, 0316 Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastroenterology, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Kyrre Grepps Gate 11, 2819 Gjøvik, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Postboks 104, 2381 Brumunddal, Norway
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Postboks 800, 3004 Drammen, Norway
- Department of Internal Medicine, Østfold Hospital Trust, Postboks 300, 1714 Grålum, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Postboks 1072 Blindern, 0316 Oslo, Norway
- O&U, Telemark Hospital Trust, 3710 Skien, Norway
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Huppertz-Hauss G, Brekke H, Holmberg M, Skudal H. [A man in his thirties with icterus and itching]. Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen 2014; 134:1665-8. [PMID: 25223675 DOI: 10.4045/tidsskr.13.1215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We present a patient from South-East Asia who has been living in Norway for five years. He was referred to our department with jaundice caused by opisthorchiasis/clonorchiasis. This reason for jaundice is highly unusual in Europe. Worldwide, however about 35,000,000 people are infected. CASE PRESENTATION A male in his thirties, originally from South-East Asia, experienced diffuse itching for five weeks and painless jaundice for two weeks. Blood samples showed increasing cholestasis. Abdominal ultrasound, MRCP and computed tomography showed no sign of bile duct obstruction or liver tumour. Serological tests and liver biopsy revealed no infectious or autoimmune liver disease. ERCP showed normal bile ducts, but large quantities of typical hookworms in the duodenum. Stool samples showed at least one egg typical of Opisthorchis/Clonorchis and a large quantity of hookworm eggs. We interpreted these findings as parasite-induced obstruction of some of the small bile ducts. The patient recovered completely after treatment with Praziquantel. INTERPRETATION Jaundice due to bile duct obstruction by opisthorchiasis/clonorchiasis is a well-known problem in South-East Asia. It may become more common in Europe as well as a result of increasing migration. Treatment with Praziquantel is simple and effective.
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- Enhet for mage-tarm-sykdommer Medisinsk klinikk Sykehuset Telemark
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- Infeksjonsseksjonen Medisinsk klinikk Sykehuset i Vestfold
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- Enhet for mage-tarm-sykdommer Medisinsk klinikk Sykehuset Telemark
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Holme O, Bretthauer M, de Lange T, Seip B, Huppertz-Hauss G, Høie O, Sandvei P, Ystrøm CM, Hoff G. Risk stratification to predict pain during unsedated colonoscopy: results of a multicenter cohort study. Endoscopy 2013; 45:691-6. [PMID: 23884794 DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1344239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS Colonoscopy without sedation has several advantages over sedated colonoscopy, but a considerable proportion of patients experience pain. The aim of this study was to develop a risk stratification model of pre-examination risk factors to enable targeted sedation during colonoscopy. PATIENTS AND METHODS Between October 2011 and January 2012, consecutive outpatients who were willing to start colonoscopy without sedation at 11 Norwegian centers were prospectively recruited. Patients recorded pain on a validated 4-point scale (none, slight, moderate, or severe pain). Potential risk factors for a painful procedure (defined as moderate or severe pain) were evaluated using multivariate logistic regression analyses, and the area under the receiver operating characteristics curve (AUROC) was calculated to assess the discriminatory ability of the derived model. RESULTS A total of 1198 patients (635 men and 563 women) were included. Seven independent, pre-procedural risk factors for patient pain were identified: female sex, age < 40 years, previous abdominal surgery, abdominal pain as indication for colonoscopy, anticipation of pain, previous painful colonoscopy, and a history of diverticulitis. In patients with 0, 1, 2, or ≥ 3 risk factors, a painful colonoscopy was experienced by 35 %, 43 %, 52 %, and 63 % of women and 18 %, 24 %, 35 %, and 63 % of men, respectively. The model showed modest discrimination abilities (AUROC = 0.69). CONCLUSION Female sex was a strong risk factor for pain during colonoscopy, and sedation or analgesia should be considered for all women prior to colonoscopy. For male patients, the presence of multiple risk factors should encourage the endoscopist to offer sedation.
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- Oyvind Holme
- Department of Medicine, Sorlandet Hospital Kristiansand, Kristiansand, Norway.
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Moritz V, Bretthauer M, Ruud HK, Glomsaker T, de Lange T, Sandvei P, Huppertz-Hauss G, Kjellevold Ø, Hoff G. Withdrawal time as a quality indicator for colonoscopy - a nationwide analysis. Endoscopy 2012; 44:476-81. [PMID: 22531983 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1306898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS A withdrawal time of at least 6 min has been recommended as a quality indicator for colonoscopy. One drawback of many of the studies that have investigated withdrawal time and produced conflicting results has been their single-center design involving few endoscopists. Therefore, the validity of withdrawal time as a quality measure remains unclear. This study explores the value of individual withdrawal time in a nationwide analysis. PATIENTS AND METHODS This prospective cohort study comprised data from outpatient colonoscopies performed at 19 Norwegian centers from January to September 2009 and registered in the Norwegian Gastronet Quality Assurance (QA) program. The participating endoscopists were characterized by their median withdrawal time for visual colonoscopies (diagnostic colonoscopies without biopsy or therapy) and categorized into two visual withdrawal time (VWT) groups (< 6 min or ≥ 6 min) to analyze the predictive value of VWT for detection of one or more polyps ≥ 5 mm in diameter using multiple logistic regression models. RESULTS The study included 4429 consecutive colonoscopies performed by 67 endoscopists. The adjusted odds ratio for the detection of polyps ≥ 5 mm was 1.21 (95 %CI 0.94 - 1.56, P = 0.14) for endoscopists with a median VWT ≥ 6 min compared with endoscopists with a median VWT < 6 min. CONCLUSION Withdrawal time using 6 min as the threshold is not a strong predictor of the likelihood of finding a polyp during colonoscopy and should not be used as a quality indicator.
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- Department of Medicine, Telemark Hospital, Skien, Norway.
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Huppertz-Hauss G, Chengarov L, Dahler S, Jørgensen A, Moritz V, Paulsen J, Hoff G. "Drop in" gastroscopy outpatient clinic--experience after 9 months. BMC Gastroenterol 2012; 12:12. [PMID: 22297144 PMCID: PMC3293713 DOI: 10.1186/1471-230x-12-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2011] [Accepted: 02/01/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Logistics handling referrals for gastroscopy may be more time consuming than the examination itself. For the patient, "drop in" gastroscopy may reduce uncertainty, inadequate therapy and time off work. METHODS After an 8-9 month run-in period we asked patients, hospital staff and GPs to fill in a questionnaire to evaluate their experience with "drop in" gastroscopy and gastroscopy by appointment, respectively. The diagnostic gain was evaluated. RESULTS 112 patients had "drop in" gastroscopy and 101 gastroscopy by appointment. The number of "drop in" patients varied between 3 and 12 per day (mean 6.5). Mean time from first GP consultation to gastroscopy was 3.6 weeks in the "drop in" group and 14 weeks in the appointment group. The half-yearly number of outpatient gastroscopies increased from 696 before introducing "drop in" to 1022 after (47% increase) and the proportion of examinations with pathological findings increased from 42% to 58%. Patients and GPs expressed great satisfaction with "drop in". Hospital staff also acclaimed although it caused more unpredictable working days with no additional staff. CONCLUSIONS "Drop in" gastroscopy was introduced without increase in staff. The observed increase in gastroscopies was paralleled by a similar increase in pathological findings without any apparent disadvantages for other groups of patients. This should legitimise "drop in" outpatient gastroscopies, but it requires meticulous observation of possible unwanted effects when implemented.
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- Gert Huppertz-Hauss
- Department of Gastroenterology, Medical Clinic, Telemark Hospital, 3710 Skien, Norway.
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Hoff G, Volker M, Bretthauer M, Aabakken L, Høie O, Delange T, Berset I, Kjellevold Ø, Glomsaker T, Huppertz-Hauss G, Lange O, Sandvei P. Gastronet survey on the use of one- or two-person technique for colonoscopy insertion. BMC Gastroenterol 2011; 11:73. [PMID: 21672243 PMCID: PMC3142529 DOI: 10.1186/1471-230x-11-73] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2011] [Accepted: 06/14/2011] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Usually, colonoscopy insertion is performed by the colonoscopist (one-person technique). Quite common in the early days of endoscopy, the assisting nurse is now only rarely doing the insertion (two-person technique). Using the Norwegian national endoscopy quality assurance (QA) programme, Gastronet, we wanted to explore the extent of two-person technique practice and look into possible differences in performance and QA output measures. METHODS 100 colonoscopists in 18 colonoscopy centres having reported their colonoscopies to Gastronet between January and December 2009 were asked if they practiced one- or two-person technique during insertion of the colonoscope. They were categorized accordingly for comparative analyses of QA indicators. RESULTS 75 endoscopists responded to the survey (representing 9368 colonoscopies) - 62 of them (83%) applied one-person technique and 13 (17%) two-person technique. Patients age and sex distributions and indications for colonoscopy were also similar in the two groups. Caecal intubation was 96% in the two-person group compared to 92% in the one-person group (p < 0.001). Pain reports were similar in the groups, but time to the caecum was shorter and the use of sedation less in the two-person group. CONCLUSION Two-person technique for colonoscope insertion was practiced by a considerable minority of endoscopists (17%). QA indicators were either similar to or better than one-person technique. This suggests that there may be some beneficial elements to this technique worth exploring and try to import into the much preferred one-person insertion technique.
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- Geir Hoff
- Dept of Medicine, Telemark Hospital, 3710 Skien, Norway
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Hoff G, Moritz V, Bretthauer M, Ludolph T, Huppertz-Hauss G, Paulsen J, Seip B, Sauar J, Kjellevold Ø, Chengarov L. Colonoscope with a sub-distal hyper-flaccid segment for improved insertion at colonoscopy: a randomized study. Scand J Gastroenterol 2011; 46:104-8. [PMID: 20923378 DOI: 10.3109/00365521.2010.521891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND In sharp bends, particularly in the colonic flexures, the axial pushing force conveyed to the distal actively bending tip of the endoscope may cause impaction rather than progression. It is hypothesized that colonoscopes with a very flaccid segment immediately proximal to the distal bending tip might reduce this problem. MATERIAL AND METHODS Two prototype colonoscopes with a flaccid passively bending segment (either progressively graded or ungraded flaccidity) positioned immediately proximal to the distal actively bending tip was evaluated in a single-blinded randomized study. The primary end-point was patients' evaluation of pain. RESULTS Altogether, 400 patients were randomized 1:1 to examination with a prototype (60 patients to endoscope with graded flaccidity; 141 to the endoscope with ungraded flaccidity) or a standard colonoscope. The groups were similar regarding age, sex and previous abdominal surgery. Severe pain was reported by 7% of patients in the prototype and 18% in the standard group (p = 0.001). There was a trend toward shorter cecal intubation time in the prototype group (mean 14.1 min, 95% CI 12.8-15.3) compared to the standard group (mean 15.5 min, 95% CI 14.3-16.7) (p = 0.12) and similar intubation rates (89% and 85%, respectively). Results for first (ungraded flaccidity) and second (graded flaccidity) generation prototypes collectively were similar to the second generation separately. CONCLUSIONS The concept of an endoscope with a hyper-flaccid segment may facilitate negotiation of sharp bends and reduce pain without compromising cecal intubation rate or intubation time.
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- Geir Hoff
- Department of Medicine, Telemark Hospital, Skien, Norway.
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Seip B, Bretthauer M, Dahler S, Friestad J, Huppertz-Hauss G, Høie O, Kittang E, Nyhus S, Pallenschat J, Sandvei P, Stallemo A, Svendsen MV, Hoff G. Patient satisfaction with on-demand sedation for outpatient colonoscopy. Endoscopy 2010; 42:639-46. [PMID: 20669075 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1255612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIM To reduce the costs of colonoscopy the feasibility of unsedated procedures has been explored. The aims of our study were to assess patient satisfaction with on-demand sedation and identify factors related to painful colonoscopy. PATIENTS AND METHODS The Norwegian Gastronet quality assurance documentation tools consist of endoscopy reports (completed on site) and a patient satisfaction questionnaire (completed by the patient on the day after colonoscopy). Data were collected from January 1 2004 to December 31 2006. Colonoscopies reported to be moderately or severely painful were defined as "painful colonoscopy." RESULTS Nine endoscopy centers representing 86 endoscopists reported 14 915 examinations and 12 354 patient reports were returned (83 % response rate). Patient satisfaction with service and information given was greater than 95 % for all centers. Mean rate of painful colonoscopy was 34 % and mean sedation rate 34 %. Odds ratio (OR) for painful colonoscopy was 2.2 ( P < 0.001) when sedation was given. The ORs for painful colonoscopy were similar for all but one center (no. 4) with OR 1.6 ( P = 0.04), while the OR for giving sedation was higher for all but one center (no. 1) compared with the reference center (ORs 2.2 to 7.5, all P-values < 0.001). CONCLUSION A surprisingly high rate of painful colonoscopy was found. High sedation rates were not associated with low rates of painful colonoscopy. Recommending increased sedation rates as the only intervention to improve suboptimal performance might not lead to lower rates of painful colonoscopy.
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- B Seip
- Department of Medicine, Telemark Hospital, Skien, Norway.
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Seip B, Bretthauer M, Dahler S, Friestad J, Huppertz-Hauss G, Høie O, Kittang E, Nyhus S, Pallenschat J, Sandvei P, Stallemo A, Svendsen MV, Hoff G. Sustaining the vitality of colonoscopy quality improvement programmes over time. Experience from the Norwegian Gastronet programme. Scand J Gastroenterol 2010; 45:362-9. [PMID: 20095874 DOI: 10.3109/00365520903497106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE An important challenge of any quality assurance (QA) programme is to maintain interest among participants to ensure high data quality over time. The primary aim of this study was to identify factors associated with endoscopist compliance with the Norwegian QA programme for colonoscopies (Gastronet). MATERIAL AND METHODS The Gastronet registration tools are an endoscopy report form to be filled in directly after the procedure by the endoscopist, and a satisfaction questionnaire to be filled in by the patient on the day after the examination. During the study period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2006, endoscopist compliance was measured by assessing patient report coverage, defined as the percentage of patient satisfaction questionnaires received by the Gastronet secretariat divided by the total number of colonoscopy reports registered by the individual endoscopists during the study period. Multivariate logistic regression models were applied to identify individual factors related to patient report coverage. RESULTS Eighty-eight endoscopists from 10 hospitals contributed a total of 16,149 colonoscopies. Overall patient report coverage decreased from 87% in 2004 to 80% in 2006. A low patient report coverage was associated with time since the registrations started [odds ratio (OR) 0.98, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.97-0.98; P < 0.001], use of sedation (OR 0.7, 95% CI 0.61-0.76; P < 0.001), and incomplete colonoscopy (OR 0.6, 95% CI 0.54-0.76; P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Decreasing compliance with registration over time may compromise data quality and the validity of the results. Lower coverage of patient's reports (presumably for the most difficult examinations) may lead to erroneous conclusions regarding colonoscopy performance.
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- Birgitte Seip
- Department of Medicine, Telemark Hospital, Skien, Norway.
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OBJECTIVE Although oesophagogastroduodenoscopies (OGDs) are associated with few medical complications, substantial pre-procedural anxiety and discomfort during the procedure have been reported. The aims of the present study were to evaluate OGD-related discomfort assessed by the patient and to identify the possibilities for improvement. MATERIAL AND METHODS All outpatients undergoing OGDs at a single centre during 2004 were eligible for the study. On site, the endoscopy team completed a questionnaire on age of patients, gender and the use of sedation/anaesthesia. After the examination, the patients were given a questionnaire focusing on discomfort during and after the examination. The questionnaire was to be completed at home the following day and returned in a prepaid envelope. RESULTS During the study period, 1283 examinations were registered, giving 92% coverage of OGDs. The patient response rate was 80%. Patients' mean age was 55 years, and 45% were men. The sedation rate was 7.3%. None or only slight discomfort was experienced by 68% of the patients and severe discomfort by 14%. In patients, the odds ratio (OR) for experiencing moderate or severe discomfort decreased with increasing age (OR 0.96, 95% CI 0.95-0.97, p < 0.001). There were significant differences in patient discomfort depending on the level of experience of the endoscopists. CONCLUSIONS The majority of patients reported no or only slight discomfort during the examination, but as many as 32% did not. Increased use of sedation in selected patients is recommended. Our quality assurance program included a limited number of variables for registration, with satisfactory compliance by endoscopists and patients.
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- Birgitte Seip
- Department of Medicine, Telemark Hospital, Skien, Norway.
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Hoff G, Bretthauer M, Dahler S, Huppertz-Hauss G, Sauar J, Paulsen J, Seip B, Moritz V. Improvement in caecal intubation rate and pain reduction by using 3-dimensional magnetic imaging for unsedated colonoscopy: a randomized trial of patients referred for colonoscopy. Scand J Gastroenterol 2007; 42:885-9. [PMID: 17558914 DOI: 10.1080/00365520601127125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Use of magnetic endoscope imaging (MEI) during colonoscopy has the potential to ease caecal intubation and patient discomfort and to reduce dependence on sedation and/or analgesics (SAs). However, pain reduction by using MEI has not been demonstrated so far, probably because of the liberal use of SAs. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of MEI on caecal intubation and patient pain during unsedated colonoscopy performed by experienced and inexperienced colonoscopists. MATERIAL AND METHODS A consecutive series of outpatients referred for colonoscopy were randomly allocated to examination with (imager group) or without (standard group) the use of MEI. Patients agreeing to SAs being given only on demand were included in the study. End-points were caecal intubation and pain, the latter to be graded by category on a form to be completed on the day after the examination. RESULTS The proportion of colonoscopies performed without SAs was similar when comparing imager and standard groups and experienced with inexperienced colonoscopists; altogether 367(88%) out of 419 colonoscopies. The caecal intubation rate was higher in the imager group (190/212 (90%)) than in the standard group (153/207(74%)) (p<0.001), both collectively and separately for experienced and inexperienced colonoscopists. A pain-reducing effect of MEI was shown only when performed by experienced colonoscopists, with severe pain in 10/137 patients (7.3%) in the imager group and 21/132 patients (16%) in the standard group (p=0.03). CONCLUSIONS In colonoscopy without the routine use of SAs, MEI significantly improves the caecum intubation rate and reduces pain during the procedure.
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- Geir Hoff
- Department of Medicine, Telemark Hospital, Skien, Norway.
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Hoff G, Bretthauer M, Huppertz-Hauss G, Kittang E, Stallemo A, Høie O, Dahler S, Nyhus S, Halvorsen FA, Pallenschat J, Vetvik K, Kristian Sandvei P, Friestad J, Pytte R, Coll P. The Norwegian Gastronet project: Continuous quality improvement of colonoscopy in 14 Norwegian centres. Scand J Gastroenterol 2006; 41:481-7. [PMID: 16635918 DOI: 10.1080/00365520500265208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The burden on colonoscopy capacity is considerable and expected to increase further as colorectal cancer screening programmes gain a foothold in Europe. In this situation, it is particularly important to evaluate the quality of the service given. In this article we present our first year of experience with a quality network of endoscopy centres in Norway (Gastronet). MATERIAL AND METHODS A questionnaire focusing on caecal intubation rate and pain was completed by the endoscopist (on site) and patient (on the day after the examination). Fourteen centres participated with registration of 7370 colonoscopies by 73 endoscopists. RESULTS There was 100% endoscopist participation, 87% coverage of colonoscopies and an estimated 76% questionnaire coverage of the patient population. Overall caecal intubation rate was 91%, range 83% to 97% between centres (p < 0.001). Patients reporting severe pain during colonoscopy differed from 2 to 24% between centres (p < 0.001). Variations could only partly be explained by differences in procedure practice (sedation, CO2 insufflation). For individual endoscopists, improvement after feedback on performance was restricted to the group of endoscopists having contributed with only 50-99 registered colonoscopies. CONCLUSIONS In quality assurance programmes we recommend a limited number of variables for registration in order to secure high compliance by endoscopists and patients. One year of experience with Gastronet disclosed a satisfactory overall caecal intubation rate, but considerable variation between centres in practice and ability to offer painless colonoscopy. This suggests a need for formal, centralized training of colonoscopists or the development of quality standards for colonoscopy training and practice.
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- Geir Hoff
- Department of Medicine, Telemark Hospital Skien, Norway.
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Hoff G, Bretthauer M, Huppertz-Hauss G, Sauar J, Paulsen J, Dahler S, Kjellevold Ø. Evaluation of a novel colonoscope designed for easier passage through flexures: a randomized study. Endoscopy 2005; 37:1123-6. [PMID: 16281143 DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-870444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS A new colonoscope (XCF-Q160AW prototype, Olympus, Tokyo, Japan) has been developed, designed with an additional passive bending function to ease intubation through the left colonic flexure. In this study we investigated whether this function could be included in a standard colonoscope without jeopardizing general performance, particularly passage through the sigmoid colon. PATIENTS AND METHODS 280 outpatients referred for routine colonoscopy at Telemark Hospital were randomly allocated to colonoscopy with a standard colonoscope (Olympus 140 series) or the XCF-Q160AW prototype. Sedation was given on demand. End points were cecal intubation and the patients' grading of pain in a questionnaire. RESULTS Cecal intubation rates were 85% and 87% for standard and prototype endoscopes, respectively (P = 0.57). On-demand sedation was given to nine (7%) and 15 (11%) of the patients, respectively (P = 0.17). Of the patients, 256 (85%) returned their questionnaire, with 87 (63%) in the standard group and 109 (77%) in the prototype group reporting that they had experienced 'no pain/slight pain' (P < 0.001). In a multiple logistic regression analysis, this difference in experienced pain remained statistically significant after adjustment for interendoscopist variation and the use of the endoscope-stiffening function. Two patients in the study, in whom there had previously been several unsuccessful attempts at negotiating the splenic flexure, were successfully examined with the prototype colonoscope. CONCLUSION Examination with the Olympus XCF-Q160AW prototype with a passive bending function caused less pain than use of a standard Olympus 140 series colonoscope, without compromising other endoscope functions for colonic intubation.
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- Department of Medicine, Telemark Hospital, Skien, Norway.
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Huppertz-Hauss G, Bretthauer M, Sauar J, Paulsen J, Kjellevold Ø, Majak B, Hoff G. Polyethylene glycol versus sodium phosphate in bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: a randomized trial. Endoscopy 2005; 37:537-41. [PMID: 15933926 DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-861315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS There have been conflicting results regarding the adverse effects of established bowel cleansing regimens. The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of three bowel cleansing regimens on subjective well-being, electrolyte balance, cardiac arrhythmia, and the microscopic post-cleansing appearance of the colonic mucosa. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 231 consecutive outpatients were randomly assigned to receive bowel preparation for colonoscopy with either 4 l polyethylene glycol (PEG; group I, n = 76); 2 l PEG plus 10 mg Bisacodyl (group II, n = 71); or 90 ml sodium phosphate (group III, n = 84). After bowel preparation, the participants completed a questionnaire on symptoms. Endoscopists blinded to the regimen used gave scores for the quality of cleansing at endoscopy, ranging from poor (0) to very good (5). Blood samples were taken before and after bowel cleansing, electrocardiographic monitoring was used during colonoscopy, and mucosal biopsy samples were taken in the sigmoid colon. RESULTS Bowel preparation in group II was poorer (mean score 3.26) than in groups I (3.88) and III (4.01); P < 0.001 (II vs. III), P < 0.001 (I vs. II). The frequency of arrhythmias and post-cleansing mucosal inflammation was similar in all three groups. Lower serum potassium and higher serum phosphate concentrations were found in group III in comparison with the other groups ( P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS No differences were detected regarding the effectiveness and safety of bowel preparation with PEG alone and sodium phosphate in individuals without cardiac, renal, or hepatic failure, despite a significantly stronger alteration of the electrolyte balance with sodium phosphate.
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Bretthauer M, Hoff G, Severinsen H, Erga J, Sauar J, Huppertz-Hauss G. [Systematic quality control programme for colonoscopy in an endoscopy centre in Norway]. Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen 2004; 124:1402-5. [PMID: 15195182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Colonoscopy is regarded as the gold standard for diagnosis of colorectal disease, and increasingly considered a primary screening approach for colorectal cancer. The quality of the procedure varies between centres and endoscopists. The aim of the present study was to describe a quality control programme for colonoscopy performance in a secondary care centre. MATERIAL AND METHODS Starting in 2001, we established a systematic quality control programme. All patients received a questionnaire on their satisfaction with and pain during and after examination. The questionnaire was to be filled in the next day and mailed back to the centre. Pain and discomfort during and after colonoscopy and caecum intubation rate were registered as indicators of quality. RESULTS During the study period of 15 month, 1354 colonoscopies were performed by 16 endoscopists. 94% of examinations were performed without any sedation. 1054 (78%) of patients responded to the questionnaire, 99% of whom were generally satisfied. The caecum intubation rate was 82%. While 23% of patients scored for moderate pain during the examination and 16% complained of severe pain, 61% had no or only light pain. Significant differences between endoscopists regarding pain and caecum intubation rate were found in a multiple logistic regression model. INTERPRETATION A satisfactory feedback from patients was observed, with a high response rate to the questionnaire survey and high overall satisfaction, in spite of the fact that about one third of patients experienced moderate or severe pain. There were significant variations in performance between endoscopists.
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- Michael Bretthauer
- Seksjon for mage- og tarmsykdommer, Medisinsk klinikk, Sykehuset Telemark, 3710 Skien.
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Bretthauer M, Skovlund E, Grotmol T, Thiis-Evensen E, Gondal G, Huppertz-Hauss G, Efskind P, Hofstad B, Thorp Holmsen S, Eide TJ, Hoff G. Inter-endoscopist variation in polyp and neoplasia pick-up rates in flexible sigmoidoscopy screening for colorectal cancer. Scand J Gastroenterol 2003; 38:1268-74. [PMID: 14750648 DOI: 10.1080/00365520310006513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Norwegian Colorectal Cancer Prevention study is an ongoing flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS) screening trial for colorectal cancer. Twenty-one thousand average-risk individuals, aged 50-64 years, living in two separate areas in Norway were randomly drawn from the Population Registry and invited to once-only screening flexible sigmoidoscopy. Examinations were performed over 3 years, at 2 centres, by 8 different endoscopists, using the same type of equipment. The aim of the present study was to investigate possible differences between endoscopists in detecting individuals with polyps, adenomas and advanced lesions (adenomas with severe dysplasia and/or villous components and/or size larger than 9 mm and carcinoma) in flexible sigmoidoscopy screening. METHODS The present trial comprises data from 8822 individuals, aged 55-64 years, who have undergone a flexible sigmoidoscopy. In the study period, all lesions detected by the different endoscopists were registered. Tissue samples were taken from all lesions detected. RESULTS Detection rates varied significantly between endoscopists, ranging from 36.4% to 65.5% for individuals with any polyp, from 12.7% to 21.2% for any adenoma and from 2.9% to 5.0% for advanced lesions. In a multiple logistic regression model, the performing endoscopist was a strong independent predictor for detection of individuals with polyps (P < 0.001 ), adenomas (P < 0.001) and advanced lesions (P = 0.01). CONCLUSION Detection rates for colorectal lesions vary significantly between endoscopists in colorectal cancer screening. Establishing systems for monitoring performance in screening programmes is important. Supervised training and re-certification for endoscopists with poor performance should be considered.
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- M Bretthauer
- NORCCAP Centres of Telemark Hospital, Skien, Norway.
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BACKGROUND During colonoscopy, air or carbon dioxide is insufflated to secure adequate visualization of the colon, and endoscopy trainees are reminded to use as little gas as possible to avoid patient discomfort. However, the volume of gas insufflated by endoscopists during colonoscopy is unknown. The aim of the present study was to measure volumes of carbon dioxide and air insufflated during colonoscopy. METHODS A total 249 consecutive patients participating in a colorectal cancer screening program were randomized to undergo colonoscopy with either carbon dioxide or air insufflation. Gas volumes insufflated during the procedure were measured with a mass-flowmeter. Four experienced endoscopists performed all of the examinations. RESULTS Gas volumes were successfully measured in 218 (87%) patients. A mean of 8.3 L of carbon dioxide (range 1.2-19.8 L) and 8.2 L of air (range 1.8-18 L) were insufflated (p = 0.9). Mean volumes insufflated per minute were estimated to be 0.26 L and 0.24 L, respectively, in the carbon dioxide and air groups (p = 0.5). Statistically significant differences in the volumes of gas insufflated per minute were observed among some of the endoscopists. CONCLUSIONS The volumes of carbon dioxide and air used during colonoscopy can be estimated. Differences in volumes of gas used by experienced endoscopists were detected.
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- Michael Bretthauer
- The Cancer Registry of Norway Institute for Population-Based Cancer Research, Oslo, Norway
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Larsen IK, Grotmol T, Bretthauer M, Gondal G, Huppertz-Hauss G, Hofstad B, Efskind P, Jørgensen A, Hoff G. Continuous evaluation of patient satisfaction in endoscopy centres. Scand J Gastroenterol 2002; 37:850-5. [PMID: 12190102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND A randomized sample of 14,000 men and women, aged 55-64 years, resident in the City of Oslo and Telemark County, were drawn from the population registry to be offered a flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS) screening examination. A questionnaire was designed to modify routines and evaluate patient satisfaction. METHODS Consecutive participants (4956) were given a questionnaire immediately after the FS to be filled in and returned by mail on the following day. Participants were asked questions about service, practical issues, and the level of pain during the FS and post-examination discomfort. They were also encouraged to give their comments in free text. RESULTS Questionnaire replies were received from 4574 (92%) out of 4956 participants. The vast majority reported to have experienced no (70%) or slight (21%) pain during the examination. Women reported pain and post-examination discomfort more often than men. Pain was also associated with age of the patient and length of bowel examined, but not with total examination time. The proportion of painless examinations varied between endoscopists from 62% to 81%. For all endoscopists collectively, this improved during the study period, irrespective of past experience, but trainees seemed to adopt the score of their masters. CONCLUSIONS The study demonstrated that the use of feedback information in an endoscopy screening unit may be useful in improving standards, including the performance of endoscopists. It is possible that the introduction of similar feedback systems in routine endoscopy laboratories may in the long run improve the reputation of gastrointestinal endoscopy.
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- I K Larsen
- Kreftregisteret, Institute of Population-based Cancer Research, Montebello, Oslo, Norway.
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Bretthauer M, Thiis-Evensen E, Huppertz-Hauss G, Gisselsson L, Grotmol T, Skovlund E, Hoff G. NORCCAP (Norwegian colorectal cancer prevention): a randomised trial to assess the safety and efficacy of carbon dioxide versus air insufflation in colonoscopy. Gut 2002; 50:604-7. [PMID: 11950803 PMCID: PMC1773222 DOI: 10.1136/gut.50.5.604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 135] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND To eliminate the risk of combustion during electrosurgical procedures and to reduce patient discomfort, carbon dioxide (CO2) insufflation has been recommended during colonoscopy. However, air insufflation is still the standard method, perhaps due to the lack of suitable equipment and shortage of randomised studies. AIMS This randomised controlled trial was conducted to assess patient tolerance and safety when using CO2 insufflation during colonoscopy. PATIENTS Over an eight month period a successive series of patients referred for a baseline colonoscopy due to findings in a flexible sigmoidoscopy screening trial were randomly assigned to the use of either air or CO2 insufflation during colonoscopy. METHODS End tidal CO2 (ETCO2), a non-invasive parameter of arterial pCO2, was registered before and repeatedly during and after the examination. The patient's experience of pain during and after the examination was registered using a visual analogue scale (VAS). Sedation was not used routinely. RESULTS CO2 insufflation was used in 121 patients (51%) and air in 119 patients (49%). The groups were similar in age, sex, and caecal intubation rate. No rise in ETCO2 was registered. There were statistically significant differences in VAS scores between the groups with less pain reported when using CO2. CONCLUSIONS This randomised study of unsedated patients shows that CO2 insufflation is safe during colonoscopy with no rise in ETCO2 level. CO2 was found to be superior to air in terms of pain experienced after the examination.
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- M Bretthauer
- NORCCAP-Centre, Telemark Central Hospital, Porsgrunn, Norway Department of Anaesthesiology, Telemark Central Hospital, Porsgrunn, Norway.
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